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The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USWinston, a favorite attraction at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, has died at the age of 52 after suffering multiple health problems, officials said. The park said Winston was euthanized Saturday after veterinarians determined his condition was declining. “After careful consideration stemming from furthering complications from his worsening conditions, and with Winston’s quality of life top of mind, wildlife health and care teams made the difficult decision to compassionately euthanize him,” the zoo said in…

England not playing for a draw v Sweden – WiegmanSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter England are in action again this evening as they face Sweden in the final fixture of qualifying for Euro 2025. Following a 2-1 win over the Republic of Ireland last Friday, the Lionesses know that a draw or better will be enough for them to earn their place at next summer’s tournament in Switzerland. Sarina Wiegman’s side are the reigning European champions and will want to put in…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsThe wife of jailed British-Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza has urged the West to step in now to help her husband, fearing what the Kremlin may do to him while he is being treated in a prison hospital.The 42-year-old face of the Russian opposition to Vladimir Putin, who grew up in London and earned a history degree from the University of Cambridge, is currently being held in a medical facility connected to his Siberian penal colony,…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter England players have paid tribute to Gareth Southgate after the manager stepped down from his role after eight years in charge.Southgate resigned after England were beaten 2-1 by Spain in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final in Berlin, a second heartbreaking final loss at the European Championship following defeat by Italy at Wembley three years ago.The road to Berlin was not easy as England struggled to find the net and topped the group after scoring only two goals. Furious…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsBritain’s water industry regulator is now investigating all of England and Wales’ water companies over sewage spills.Ofwat announced on Tuesday that it has served enforcement notices on Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, Hafren Dyfrdwy, Severn Trent and United Utilities companies.The regulator has already taken out enforcement cases against Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, South West Water, Thames Water, Wessex Water and Yorkshire Water, with extensive investigations ongoing.Southern Water remains subject to enforcement monitoring following a previous enforcement…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsWatch as the European Parliament met to elect its president and vice-presidents at a plenary session in Strasbourg on Tuesday, 16 July.Maltese MEP Roberta Metsola, who was been predicted to secure a second term unchallenged, was re-elected to the role.Though Spain’s Irene Montero also stood, her bid for election was symbolic and unlikely to disrupt Ms Metsola’s position.Ms Metsola is the youngest person to have been elected to the position at 43 years old; she…

Southgate says England injuries took ‘physical toll’ against Spain in Euros finalGareth Southgate has decided to step down as England manager following defeat to Spain in a tightly contested Euro 2024 final in Berlin.He announced his decision to quit in a statement issued by the Football Association on Tuesday morning.“As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all,” he said. “But it’s time for change, and for a new chapter. Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailSeth Meyers has called Donald Trump’s running JD Vance and other “opportunistic purveyors of paranoia, suspicion and fear” for spreading “conspiracy theories and lies” about the assassination attempt on the former president.“What we don’t need are the opportunistic purveyors of paranoia, suspicion and fear, who have already rushed to fill the void with incendiary conspiracy theories and lies,” the late-night host said on his show on Monday night.MAGA Republicans including Ohio Senator Vance, Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene and…

(REUTERS)Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Kylian Mbappe is set to be unveiled as a new Real Madrid player this morning since completing his free transfer to the Spanish giants after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired. Madrid president Florentino Perez has long been an admirer of Mbappe, trying for years to tempt him away from Paris in order to join up with the La Liga champions. Perez will show off the former Monaco star to the club’s supporters at 11am BST on…

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailDonald Trump’s choice for vice president described the UK as an “Islamist country” with nuclear weapons during a speech at a right-wing conference last week.JD Vance, the Ohio senator, was announced as Mr Trump’s running mate on Monday after the former president was shot in the ear during a rally in Pennsylvania at the weekend.Recounting a conversation he was having with a friend, the 39-year-old said he had been wondering which “truly Islamist country” would be the first to gain…